We boarded a bus early Wednesday morning and headed for Iditarod Headquarters where Mushers check in and dogs are checked by Vets. We spent a wonderful morning there checking out the Headquarters themselves, playing with dogs and watching the veterinarians check each animal thoroughly.

The Headquarters

Skyping with Mrs. Wold's Class

The Vets

Dream a Dream Kennel

The kennel is owned by Vern Halter who has run the Iditarod himself. He and his wife, Susan, have completed 26 Iditarod or Yukon Quest 1000 mile races. They have completed forty to fifty 200 and 300 miles races. Susan was awarded the Challenge of the North-best musher-best care award as a rookie. She is a veterinarian.

Cindy Abbott

Cindy Abbott is racing dogs from Vern Halter's Dream a Dream Kennel. We had the privilege of meeting here while at the kennel on Wednesday. You can read about her here.